Donald Dewar, Scottish politician, first First Minister of Scotland (died 2000)

Donald Campbell Dewar was a Scottish statesman and politician who served as the inaugural first minister of Scotland from 1999 until his death in 2000 and leader of the Labour Party in Scotland from 1998 until his death in 2000. He was widely regarded as the "Father of the Nation" during his tenure as first minister, and the "Architect of Devolution" whilst serving as Secretary of State for Scotland from 1997 to 1999. He was Member of Parliament (MP) for Glasgow Anniesland from 1978 to 2000. Dewar was also Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the equivalent seat from 1999 to 2000.

The first minister of Scotland is the head of government of Scotland. The first minister leads the Scottish Government, the executive branch of the devolved government, and is the keeper of the Great Seal, one of the great officers of state in Scotland.

August 21 is the 233rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 132 days remain until the end of the year.